Arrival of the Ambassador-Designate in Manila

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Manila is pleased to announce the arrival of His Excellency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), Ambassador-Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of the Philippines, on Saturday, 11 July 2026.

The Ambassador-Designate was warmly received at Ninoy Aquino International Airport by representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, led by Ms. Frances Louissa C. Cleofas, Acting Director, Ceremonials Division, alongside officers of the Embassy, led by Amb. Regina Kumashe Aondona, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Select leaders of the Nigerian community in Manila were also on hand to welcome him at the hotel.

His arrival marks the commencement of his diplomatic assignment in the Republic of the Philippines and underscores Nigeria’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and cordial relations between both countries.

The Embassy looks forward to his leadership in advancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including diplomacy, trade, education, culture, maritime affairs and the blue economy, as well as people-to-people engagement between both nations.

The Embassy extends its warmest welcome to the Ambassador-Designate and wishes him a successful and impactful tenure in the Philippines.